Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
301 Köstritzer Edel Pils / Kostritzer Edel Pils Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

October 4, 2022<br> Beer Store #2003 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: February 16, 2022<br> Best Before: February 16, 2023<br> $2.20<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a generous bubbly head which lasts a while and laces well. The aroma is grainy malt, noble hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a nice balance between the malt and hops with a mild bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
09:05:50 PM
302 Laker Red Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.3

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

October 4, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: February 8, 2022<br> $2.00<br> Cheap beers need love too! The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a heavy off-white head which leaves some nice lacing. The aroma is light caramel, cereal malts, and weak herbal hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is acidic on the tongue with no discernible beer flavours whatsoever. Maybe cheap beers don’t need love!

Nov 5, 2022
08:34:12 PM
303 Waterloo Brewing Signature Series: Apple Crumble Porter Canada Porter 4.3

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

October 3, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 24, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours an almost solid black colour with a creamy off-white head. The aroma is very much like an Apple Brown Betty with notes of oats, apples, and cinnamon to go along with roasted malt and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma with the cinnamon notes lingering on the tongue long after the beer is finished.

Nov 5, 2022
08:31:02 PM
304 Waterloo Brewing Signature Series: Roasted Vanilla Espresso Dark Lager Canada Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

October 3, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 21, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a solid dark brown colour with a creamy off-white head that lingers. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee and generous amounts of vanilla. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt and coffee with a hint of vanilla in the finish.

Nov 5, 2022
08:28:38 PM
305 Waterloo Brewing Signature Series: Irish Cream Stout Canada Milk Stout 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

October 3, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 21, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a creamy tan head that sticks around for a while. The aroma was roasted malt, whipped cream, and light coffee. The mouthfeel was creamy, medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt and milk chocolate with a light bitter finish

Nov 5, 2022
08:25:57 PM
306 Expedition Brewing Bigfoot Bock Canada Eisbock 2.8

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 28, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Canned On: May 29, 2021<br> $3.35<br> The beer was purchased through Skip The Dishes Delivery Service. The Canned On Date is almost 17 months ago, but I’m drinking it and rating it anyway! The beer pours a hazy copper colour with a thin off-white head that doesn’t last. The aroma is vinegar, light caramel, light roast, some smoke, and molasses. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour light grains and caramel with a light bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
08:22:43 PM
307 Farmer's Creed Longhorn Lager Canada Pale Lager 2.7

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

September 28, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: July 12, 2021<br> $3.25<br> The beer was purchased through Skip The Dishes Delivery Service. The Canned On Date is almost 15 months ago, but I’m drinking it and rating it anyway! The beer pours a lightly hazed copper colour with a weak bubbly head which quickly becomes a ring. The aroma is light grass, some floral hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is heavy on the sweet grainy malt with a light bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
07:55:33 PM
308 Semedorato Premium Lager Italy Pale Lager 2.5

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

September 23, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bottled On: June 30, 2022<br> $2.54<br> The beer pours a translucent gold with a creamy light cream coloured head. The aroma is skunked malt, some sourness, and a weak noble hop note. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet grainy malt, some light toast hints, and a mild bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
07:45:45 PM
309 Caledon Hills 1882 Oktoberfest Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

September 23, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: September 13, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a translucent dark red with an off-white cap that leaves good lacing. The aroma is light roasted malt, caramel, earthy hops, and hints of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grain forward with notes of caramel and followed by a bitter hoppy finish. A good Ontario Marzen.

Nov 5, 2022
07:42:22 PM
310 Compañia Cervecera de Nicaragua Toña / Compania Cervecera de Nicaragua Tona Nicaragua Pale Lager 2.6

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

September 21, 2022 <br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a huge head that quickly disappears despite the high effervescence. The aroma is grains, yeast, and noble-ish hops. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour leans heavily towards the malty side of the spectrum without being overly sweet.

Nov 5, 2022
07:30:52 PM
311 Sapporo Black Japan Schwarzbier 3.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 19, 2022<br> Beer Store #2003 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 24, 2022<br> $3.24<br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a light tan head that starts out huge but quickly dies to a thin film. The aroma is grass, nuts, and coffee….but in general, weak in aroma. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a little more robust than the aroma with notes of coffee, roasted nuts, and yeast.

Nov 5, 2022
07:23:47 PM
312 Landshark Lager United States Lager 1.6

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

September 19, 2022<br> Beer Store #2003 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: July 14, 2022<br> $2.58<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a huge white head which quickly dissipates to a light film. The aroma is grains and popcorn. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grains, dishsoap, but in general is very weak, the so-called beer flavoured water.

Nov 5, 2022
07:10:59 PM
313 Sawdust City Patio Nights Canada Spiced Beer 3.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 13, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> $4.15<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed reddish-gold colour with plenty of effervescence and a weak off-white cap. The aroma was light grass, caramel, and perfumy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some sweet fruits, and a light bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
07:01:17 PM
314 Wellington Blowout Canada Wild Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

September 15, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Canned On: July 25, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed cherry red colour with a weak off-white film representing the head. The aroma is grassy malts, tart cherry notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel was puckering, medium bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the tart cheery flavours which are mixed in with some sweet grassy notes, some yeast, and a tart finish.

Nov 5, 2022
06:29:15 PM
315 Rainhard Brewing From Beyond Canada IPA 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

September 13, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: July 19, 2022<br> $3.85<br> The beer pours a hazed orange-gold colour with a short-lived fluffy cap that slowly recedes to a surface film. The aroma is grains, tropical fruit, musty hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a nice melding of tropical fruit sweetness and grassy malts. The finish is bitter, but weak.

Nov 5, 2022
06:19:48 PM
316 Henderson Brewing Figo Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: July 21, 2022<br> $3.60<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a lot of effervescence, and a short-lived white head. The aroma is grainy malt, light yeast, light musty hops, and weak citrus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, light milky notes, and followed by a light bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
05:29:44 PM
317 Collingwood Brewery FreeStyle Series: Tiki Time Session IPA Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

September 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Canned On: June 20, 2022<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold with a thin white cap that lingers a while. The aroma is grassy malts, light lime, citrusy hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied while carbonation is average. The flavour is similar to the aroma except the coconut shines through here. Quite enjoyable.

Nov 5, 2022
05:26:17 PM
318 Broadhead Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Canned On: August 9, 2022<br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a translucent light gold colour with a short lived white bubbly head. There is little to no lacing. The aroma is grains, light bread notes, earthy hops, and some yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and carbonation is average. The dominant flavour is the malt with some hints of yeast and bitter earthy hop finish.

Nov 5, 2022
05:23:35 PM
319 Amsterdam Fria Cerveza Especial Canada Pale Lager 2.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: June 27, 2022<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent very pale yellow colour with a generous white bubbly head which recedes very fast. The aroma is fresh bread, light citrus, and some yeast notes. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by grainy malt notes, some milk notes and followed by a light bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2022
05:21:28 PM
320 Flying Monkeys Velvet Bubble Lord Blueberry Sour Canada Wild Ale 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

September 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: June 16, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a translucent red colour with a generous bubbly head which lasts a while and leaves some nice lacing. The aroma is tart berries, light yeast, and some weak bready malt notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, quite puckering and carbonation is average. The flavour is tart fruit, malty grains, and the finish is very tart with no real bitterness.

Nov 5, 2022
05:18:45 PM
321 Wellington Layback Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

September 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: May 16, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a long lasting bubbly head that laces well. The aroma is grassy malts, tropical fruit, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is coconut, grass, citrus, and yeast.

Nov 5, 2022
04:39:03 PM
322 Flying Monkeys Theatre of Madness Pumpkin Lager Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

September 1, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: September 21, 2021<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. Lacing is very generous. The aroma is light bready notes, caramel, and plenty of pumpkin pie spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, somewhat oily, and carbonation is average. The flavour is bread, caramel, and light pumpkin spice.

Nov 5, 2022
02:47:12 PM
323 Nickel Brook Jam Stand (Raspberry, Vanilla, Hibiscus) Canada Berliner Weisse 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

August 28, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: June 10, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a hazed gold-hued pink with a creamy white cap. Lacing is light. The aroma is tart berries, light grassy malts, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with a light puckering. Carbonation is average. The flavour is dominated by vanilla and tart raspberry notes. Any hibiscus flavouring is weak and the finish is tart.

Nov 5, 2022
02:36:26 PM
324 Whitewater Brewing Sunsetter Lemon and Lime Beach Lager Canada Fruit Beer 3.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

August 28, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: July 9, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a clear straw colour with a white cap that is short-lived. The aroma is grains, noble hops, yeast, and faint citrus notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt with faint citrus. The finish is nicely bitter.

Nov 5, 2022
02:29:01 PM
325 Sleeman Clear 2.0 (Lime) Canada Light / Lite Lager 2.4

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

August 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 30, 2022<br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a translucent pale straw gold colour with heavy effervescence and short-lived fluffy head. The aroma is light grassy malt, weak citrus, yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is watered down grains and a mild bitter finish. Any lime notes to be detected were very mild in the aroma and very weak in the flavour.

Nov 5, 2022
02:11:27 PM